• Diagnose and troubleshoot observatory systems.
• Participate in working groups addressing performance issues and failures across a wide range of observatory systems, including but not limited to HVAC, instrumentation, telemetry, and drive systems including electric motors.
• Maintain Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and related systems.
• Develop and modify software for PLC hardware.
• Use background experience as applicable to contribute to software development for microcontrollers and FPGAs.
• Contribute to the improvement and optimization of Observatory subsystems.
• Develop and perform field tests of Observatory subsystems.
• Develop and modify procedures and documentation, including electrical drawings and schematics.
• Specify and verify requirements for new projects.
• Participate in design team efforts for Observatory subsystems.
• Prepare proposals for construction.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Linux and C/C programming ability.
• High level of intellectual curiosity and interest in learning.
• Organizational and communication skills.